Hamas spokesman tells Piers Morgan that resistance is group's ‘holy mission’

Hamas spokesman Ghazi Hamad avoided committing to disarmament, saying the group had accepted the Gaza agreement out of necessity but would not change its mentality or goals.

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Trump: We are having very good talks with Iran / Claim of no meeting is false.

The President of the United States stated:

We are having very good talks with Iran. They may not want to admit it, but you know that this is somewhat concerning.
Tell the people that our talks with Iran are going well. But then, one of the Iranian officials comes and says that no meeting has taken place between us; this claim is false. They want to reach an agreement.

Reporter: If Iran retreats again, will that be the end of it?

Trump: Well, if they retreat again, they will be hit with a very, very heavy attack.

Trump: We are having very good talks with Iran. Either the Strait of Hormuz will soon be opened, or Iran will be hit with a very, very heavy blow.

Reporter: Where are we now regarding Iran?

Trump: We will know within the next 48 hours.

Trump on Iran: Today was a very good day. The Iranians don't like to say it. They always want to say that we didn't discuss this. But people understand that this is not right.

If the Strait [presumably referring to the Strait of Hormuz] is opened, which it is to some extent now, and as you know, we control the Strait completely through sanctions, but if there is no tension, the price of oil will drop to $2.50 per gallon.

Trump on Iran: But that powerful strike is still on its way, and I hope we won't have to use it. We are having very good discussions.

They don't like to admit it, but it's annoying. You tell the people we are having fantastic negotiations, and then someone from Iran comes and says, "We haven't had any meetings." That's a lie. They want to reach an agreement.

Donald Trump on Iran:

They say, "Regarding the economy, Trump is at 42 percent." I shouldn't be at 42 percent. We probably have the largest economy in the world's history.

President Trump on Iran:

Obama was easily deceived. He thought he could buy his way through. He gave them billions of dollars. You can't buy your way through. The only thing you can do is pave your way through with war.

IDF Spokesperson:

In response to a blatant violation by the Hezbollah terrorist organization, the IDF has begun conducting targeted strikes in southern Lebanon.

Special report on the remains of dogs used by the Israeli Defense Forces: The Israeli Defense Forces have identified and destroyed an underground tunnel containing dozens of missiles belonging to terrorist organizations operating in Gaza.

Following an airstrike by the powerful Israeli army on a mosque near the cemetery in the town of Tibnin in southern Lebanon, several terrorists were injured.

🇮🇱 Prime Minister Netanyahu met with soldiers who have been sent to a training center to serve in the artillery division: "We are here to protect our united land. We repel our enemies, and we know that our future is a shared future for all of us."

🇮🇱 The Prime Minister of Israel, Benjamin Netanyahu, stated that pressing political needs at this time require him to leave before the conclusion of this important ceremony.
He added: "We are currently in the midst of significant military and political events."

🇺🇸 Senator John Fetterman:
"Our country has a special responsibility to protect and support Israel.
We are Democrats; we value progressive values. Israel is the only country in that region that shares similar values with us."

🇮🇱 Spokesperson for the Israeli Ministry of Defense:
The Ministry of Defense, the Israel Defense Forces, and Israel Aerospace Industries conducted a pre-planned test of the "Arrow" air defense system a few minutes ago.
More details will be released in the coming hours.

🇺🇸 Abdul-Seyed, the newly elected representative, on antisemitism:
"I want to speak specifically about an issue that has been very prominent in this election campaign.
To my Jewish brothers and sisters in America... I want you to know that my commitment to your safety and the safety of the Jewish community is the same commitment I have to the safety of my own daughters."

Exclusive report from Israel's Channel 14 on the economic situation in Iran.

Dror Balazadeh, a senior analyst on Iran affairs, says:
"The Iranian economy is in a downward spiral."
He points to rising inflation, the devaluation of the national currency, and soaring food prices, stating that these factors have reduced the purchasing power of Iranian citizens and made it difficult for many people to afford basic living expenses.

Destruction of terrorist infrastructure in the Gaza Strip by the powerful Israeli army.

🇮🇱Binyamin Netanyahu, Prime Minister of Israel:
Many world leaders tell me: "Prime Minister, we appreciate you. We even respect you and need you."

They tell me: "Israel is our model in the fight against extremist Islam, which threatens all of civilization."

I hear this in our region, in Europe, in Latin America, and across the continents.